Outpatient Healthy Steps - Children's Clinic - Social Worker - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

5d•$27 - $45

About The Position

The Social Worker LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) provides generalist social work services across hospital and outpatient care settings. The role assesses patients’ needs, develops treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions, adapting services to each environment and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care. The position may also involve travel to other MVHS worksites and clinical supervision of assigned students, residents, or unlicensed MSW staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
At least 6 months to 1 year of clinical experience; experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or outpatient settings is preferred.
Strong understanding of social work practices, ethical standards, and relevant healthcare regulations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and manage a diverse caseload.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards.
Ability to handle high-stress situations professionally and sensitively.
Ability to travel to other worksites within MVHS.
Current and valid New York State licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EPIC.
Experience in a hospital inpatient or outpatient environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients’ mental health, social, and environmental needs.
Identify patients’ strengths, challenges, intervention needs, and barriers to effective care; recommend treatment options and disposition to providers.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, LCSWs/providers, and the healthcare team.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy; support patients managing chronic conditions, life changes, and psychosocial stressors; provide crisis intervention.
Coordinate care across hospital and outpatient settings to support continuity of care.
Refer patients to community resources, support services, and additional healthcare providers.
Advocate for patients’ needs and rights within the healthcare system and community.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals; participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and discharge and care planning.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
Follow applicable state and federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Educate patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and available resources; provide emotional support and guidance.
Offer training and support to staff on social work practices and psychosocial issues.
May provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents, or unlicensed MSW staff.
Participate in professional development and training, quality improvement initiatives, and efforts to enhance social work practices; meet CEU requirements for licensure.
Perform related duties as assigned.